Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) Research & Development: NT$78.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4150 Unicon Optical Co Ltd ROCO:4150
46 GF Score
Price NT$5.00
GF Value NT$8.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Unicon Optical Co Research & Development?

Unicon Optical Co ROCO:4150 -1.77% 46 Research & Development is NT$78.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4150 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$8.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Unicon Optical Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$36.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$78.8 Mil.

Unicon Optical Co  (ROCO:4150) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Unicon Optical Co Research & Development Related Terms

Unicon Optical Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Unicon Optical Co Research & Development Chart

Unicon Optical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Unicon Optical Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Unicon Optical Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$78.8 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of NT$78.8 Mil mean?
Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) has a Research & Development of NT$78.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Unicon Optical Co and its competitors.
Is Unicon Optical Co's Research & Development too high?
Unicon Optical Co's current Research & Development is NT$78.8 Mil. Overall, Unicon Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unicon Optical Co's Research & Development compare to ISRG and BDX?
Unicon Optical Co's Research & Development of NT$78.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Unicon Optical Co and its competitors. Unicon Optical Co's current Research & Development is NT$78.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unicon Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.19, compared to a current price of NT$5.00 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$78.8 Mil. Unicon Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150), the current Research & Development is NT$78.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicon Optical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$5.00 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.19. GuruFocus considers Unicon Optical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4150:

  • Research & Development: NT$78.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$8.19 vs. price of NT$5.00 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4150 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Unicon Optical Co Business Description

Address No. 16, Dongjiu Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu Hsien, TWN, 30075
Unicon Optical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a contact lens in Taiwan and internationally. It offers disposable contact lens, spherical contact lens, color, and dual color lenses.
46GF Score

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